WaterTower Theatre's 2014 Spotlight Gala will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 7 pm. The Gala is chaired by Barbara Daseke. The committee chairs are April Bosworth, Live and Silent Auction Chair; Derek Blount, Underwriting Chair and Corky Pledger, Cuisine Chair. The theme for this year's Gala is "What the World Needs Now: A Tribute to Burt Bacharach." Singer/Actress Liz Mikel will perform an evening of well-known Bacharach hits along with some very "special friends."
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin presents Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays) running tonight, December 13 - January 5, 2014 on the Main Stage at the Addison Theatre Centre. The cast features Greg Holt as William Gillette; Allyn Carrell as Martha Gillette; Randy Pearlman as Felix Geisel; Emily Scott Banks as Madge Geisel; Christian Genco as Simon Bright; Kaycee Reininger as Aggie Wheeler; Krista Scott as Inspector Goring and Sherry Hopkins as Daria Chase. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek below!
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin presents Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays) running December 13 - January 5, 2014 on the Main Stage at the Addison Theatre Centre. The cast features Greg Holt as William Gillette; Allyn Carrell as Martha Gillette; Randy Pearlman as Felix Geisel; Emily Scott Banks as Madge Geisel; Christian Genco as Simon Bright; Kaycee Reininger as Aggie Wheeler; Krista Scott as Inspector Goring and Sherry Hopkins as Daria Chase. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek below!
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the cast and creative team for the Company's newest education initiative, The Tom Sawyer Project. This program involves local high school students in their own production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer which WaterTower Theatre is producing January 24 - February 16, 2014. The cast will be comprised of students from W.T. White High School, Booker T. Washington Performing Arts High School and homeschooled students.
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the cast for regional premiere of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer running January 24 - February 16, 2014 on the Main Stage at the Addison Theatre Centre. The cast features Andrews Cope (Tom Sawyer), Tabitha Ray (Becky Thatcher), Garret Storms (Huckleberry Finn/Ensemble), Jake Buchanan (Joe Harper/Ensemble), Jeff Wittekiend (Sid Sawyer/Ensemble), Van Quattro (Injun Joe/Ensemble), Nancy Sherrard (Aunt Polly/Widow Douglas) and Tom Lenaghen (Muff Potter/Ensemble).
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced that submissions for the 13th annual Out of the Loop Fringe Festival will be accepted starting October 14. Submissions must be received no later than November 15. Participants will be notified of their acceptance into the festival by January 3, 2014.
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin previously announced the directors for the Company's 2013-2014 Main Stage season at the Addison Theatre Centre. Directing the season opener, Hank Williams: Lost Highway (tonight, October 11-November 3, 2013) will be Michael Serrecchia.
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced a new education program called THE TOM SAWYER PROJECT. The program is designed to involve Dallas County High School Students in their own production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer which WaterTower Theatre is producing January 24 - Feb., 16, 2014. High School students from DISD Schools will be able to audition for all the roles in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and, under the direction of Kelsey Ervi, will produce their own production of the play. The students will be able to attend the rehearsals of the play by the Company's professional actors. The professional actors and creative team will provide mentorship for the student actors. There are 8 roles to be filled and one technical position. Students must be between the ages of 14 - 18 years old.
WaterTower Theatre (WTT) has announced the election of Derek Blount as President of the Board of Directors, serving for a fourth term. WTT also announced the election of a slate of Board Officers including Vice President, Ben Cunningham, Secretary, Katie Myatt, and Treasurer, Jimmy Niemann.
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the cast for Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays) running December 13 - January 5, 2014 on the Main Stage at the Addison Theatre Centre. The cast features Greg Holt as William Gillette; Allyn Carrell as Martha Gillette; Randy Pearlman as Felix Geisel; Emily Scott Banks as Madge Geisel; Christian Genco as Simon Bright; Kaycee Reininger as Aggie Wheeler; Krista Scott as Inspector Goring and Sherry Hopkins as Daria Chase. This production is sponsored by Liberty Capital Bank.
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the cast for Hank Williams: Lost Highway running October 11 - November 3, 2013 on the Main Stage at the Addison Theatre Centre. Joey Folsom stars as Hank Williams. The cast features several WaterTower Theatre favorites including Pam Dougherty as Mama Lilly, Stan Graner as Fred Rose (Pap), Mikaela Krantz as Audrey Williams, Joseph Holt as Leon (Loudmouth) and Sonny Franks as Jimmy (Burrhead). The cast also includes Major Attaway as Tee-Tot,Christia Mantzke as The Waitress, Dave Rankin as Hoss and Dennis Bailey as Shag. This production is sponsored by Frost Bank and WaterTower Theatre Board of Directors.
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the directors for the Company's 2013-2014 Main Stage season at the Addison Theatre Centre. Directing the season opener, Hank Williams: Lost Highway (October 11-November 3, 2013) will be Michael Serrecchia. The Game's Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays) (December 13- January 5, 2014) will be directed by Robin Armstrong. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (January 24-February 16, 2014) will be directed by Emily Scott Banks. Spunk (April 11-May 4, 2014) will be directed by Akin Babatunde.Good People (June 6-29, 2014) will be directed by Rene Moreno and Dogfight (July 25-August 17, 2014) will be directed by Terry Martin.
Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced that WaterTower Theatre has added a new program to its multi-dimensional education and community outreach efforts with the addition of new Saturday Morning Theatre Classes for children. The 8-week session of classes will begin September 28 and run through November 16, 2013 every Saturday morning from 9 am to 12 noon. The classes are targeted to children in grades 1 through 6. The cost of the class is $250 per student.
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin has announced the co-production of Red Hot Patriot: the Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins with Stage West, running tonight, August 18 -September 29, 2013 in the Studio Theatre at the Addison Theatre Centre. Georgia Clinton reprises her performance as the well-known Texas journalist Molly Ivins.
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the co-production of Red Hot Patriot: the Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins with Stage West, running August 18 -September 29, 2013 in the Studio Theatre at the Addison Theatre Centre. Georgia Clinton reprises her performance as the well-known Texas journalist Molly Ivins. Check out a first look below!
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the addition of The Santaland Diaries to the 2013 holiday season schedule. The play will be performed from December 13 to 29, 2013 in the Studio Theatre at the Addison Theatre and Conference Centre. Tickets go on sale September 18.
Second Thought Theatre presents the final production in its ninth season, In a Forest, Dark and Deep by Neil LaBute. Director Regan Adair returns to STT for the first time since 2011's critical hit, Red Light Winter. In a Forest, Dark and Deep will run in previews today, August 9 - 10, 2013. Opening and Press Night is Thursday, August 15 at 7:30pm. The show closes August 31.
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin has announced the co-production of Red Hot Patriot: the Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins with Stage West, running August 18 -September 29, 2013 in the Studio Theatre at the Addison Theatre Centre. Georgia Clinton reprises her performance as the well-known Texas journalist Molly Ivins.
Xanadu, Produced by WaterTower Theatre at the Addison Theatre and Conference Center is currently in performances at the Main Stage through August 18, 2013. Check out a look at the cast and crew celebrating opening night below!
